""What they're talking about doing is banning certain kinds of shapes," says Kyle Wiens of iFixit, an outspoken opponent of the proposals. "We are starting to really dangerously undermine a lot of assumptions that go into how we make and use technology.""
"The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has made clear its opposition to print blocking, calling the idea "wishful thinking" that wouldn't deter people from printing firearms or their parts."
Proposed regulations in the U.S. aim to require 3D printers to include software that blocks the printing of firearm parts. Washington's HB 2321 and California's AB 2047 are examples of such legislation. Critics argue that these measures attempt to solve crime by redesigning a general-purpose tool, potentially undermining technology use. The Electronic Frontier Foundation opposes these regulations, stating they would not effectively prevent firearm printing and would hinder lawful users of 3D printing technology.
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